Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Market Place
Pontefract, WF8 1AT
West Yorkshire - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1135461, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17550132, OpenStreetMap, www.stgilespontefract.org.uk
Before visiting St. Giles
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About St. Giles
St. Giles is an active Church of England parish church in Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire. It belongs to the Diocese of Leeds and the Leeds archdeaconry. One of two Anglican churches in Pontefract town centre, it has shared a benefice with All Saints’ since June 2019. The church is protected as a Grade II* listed building, a designation granted in 1950.
Largely rebuilt during the early 1700s, with further work later that century, the church is constructed from ashlar gritstone and sandstone beneath slate and lead roofing. Its nave and chancel share a single roofline, while seven bays contain rounded windows. Thomas Atkinson designed the three-stage, octagonal bell tower, which was reconstructed in 1786 and carries clock faces on two sides. Inside are Doric columns with lion-mask ornament, royal arms associated with George I, and an 1879 east window by C. E. Kempe showing the Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension. The present organ dates from 1894 and was rebuilt in 2003.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St. Giles?⌄
St. Giles is at Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1AT.
What denomination is St. Giles?⌄
St. Giles in Pontefract belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St. Giles building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
How do I contact St. Giles?⌄
You can reach St. Giles by phone on +44 1977 790448, by email at stgileschurchpontefract@gmail.com and through its website at www.stgilespontefract.org.uk.
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